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St. Stephen
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Phil joyously expresses himself on this. A gun shot is heard on this one signaling a jam, and the William Tell Bridge is really well played. Excellent
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Space
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sandwiched between Truckin’ and Eyes, this jam takes me to checkerboard floors and red curtains. Deserves its own place. Unique Jerry lines.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 20, 1974
The Omni

I adore any version of this tune. This one is particularly joyful and full of life.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Bouncy as it is lysergic. Unique phrasing from Jerry. Everybody’s vocals are on. The Rider is some pure country fried jamming if I’ve ever heard it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

This is The Dead at peak performance level. Cataclysmic version. Everyone is ON. Explorative and not a beat missed. Easily top 5 of 69.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Woahhhhhh. I didn’t even realize this show had a China>Rider. A little slow but I don’t mind. Has a deep groove that’s truly unmatched and reaches incredible interstellar heights with time and patience. Meditative version. A place where stars shine the brightest. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Europe 72 shows.
Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

SMOKING. Check out Bobby laying it down during Keith’s solo. The energy is impalpable. Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. It is not dying.
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Almost gets to tiger levels of crazy. Very powerful version that could genuinely go on and on forever and I wouldn’t be mad. A true dreamscape.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This needs to be listened to. This is pure psychedelic cowboy music that puts you right in the story. One of my new favorite versions. Just perfect.
Around and Around
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Stay cool with this one, temperatures reach higher than average and might melt your face off.
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